George Moore , son of Moses Moore, was born before 1780.1 On November 13, 1802 at Person Co, North Carolina, George Moore sold Benjamin Cozart 125 lbs for 1/2 of 500 acres formerly belonging to his father an unknown person deceased. acres on Little Creek... .1 George Moore died after November 13, 1802.1

Luke Moore married Suzannah Bowers, daughter of Morris (RS) Bowers and Esther Bonner, on 1779 at North Carolina.3,5Esther Moore , daughter of Luke Moore and Suzannah Bowers, was born in 1782. Mary Moore , daughter of Luke Moore and Suzannah Bowers, was born in 1784 at Baldwin Co, Georgia.6,7Arthur Moore , son of Luke Moore and Suzannah Bowers, was born in 1785. Luke Moore There is no Luke Moore in the 1800 Wayne Co NC census. However, there is a Luke Moore in 1800 Person Co NC, 20010 10100 00.Luke came to Baldwin Co GA from NC in the first decade of the 19th century.They had settled in Baldwin before 1809, for in 1809 their son,Arthur, was married to Peggy Clower of Baldwin Co.Luke Moore and wife Sally were living in Washington Co GA in 1805.Suzannah died in Sep of 1816.On 12 Nov 1817, Luke married Sally Gunn of Jasper Co GA.His name appears on a list of registered Revolutionary Soldiers in1819 for Baldwin Co GA[121]He made his will in Baldwin Co GA and died there on 1 Nov 1819.Luke had seen service in the Revolution, as his heirs were entitled to draw in the land lottery of 1821. [085] Luke Moore was the head of household in the 1790 census for Wayne Co, North Carolina: Luke Moore: males 3<16 (a 1774 Morris, Alexander, Arthur) 1 >16(b 1774 Luke); females 5 (Susannah, Esther, Mary, ?,?); slaves 1.1,8

Elizabeth E. Moore , daughter of Luke Moore and Suzannah Bowers, was born in 1791. Luke Moore was Luke Moore witnessed a land sale from Peleg Massey to Edward Bass on April 21, 1792 at Wayne Co, North Carolina.9Susan Moore , daughter of Luke Moore and Suzannah Bowers, was born in 1794 at North Carolina.10Bartholomew Moore , son of Luke Moore and Suzannah Bowers, was born circa 1795. On August 2, 1798 Luke Moore served in the North Carolina Militia - Lieutenant. On 8 Feb 1799, he obtained a certificate in his home county of Wayne Co NC attesting to his good character. The certificate was signed by the leading citizens of Wayne Co and stated that Luke had been commissioned a lieutenant in the NC militia in 1794 by Gov. Richard D.Speight. for Wayne Co, North Carolina.3 Luke Moore was the head of household in the 1800 census for Hillsborough, Person Co, North Carolina: Luke Moore: males 2<10 (1790-1800 Arthur?, Bartholomew?), 1 26-44 (1756-1774 Luke); females 1<10 (1790-1800 Susan?), 1 16-25 (1775-1784 Suzannah.)11 On on November 14, 1800 a land grant of 261 acres was issued to Robert Dickens and William Waite on Chubb Creek, Person Co, North Carolina. Adjoining land owners: Luke Moore, Milington Blalock.12,13 Before May, 1802 Luke Moore moved from North Carolina to Georgia.14

On November 13, 1802 at Person Co, North Carolina, Luke Moore sold Benjamin Cozart for 125 lbs 1/2 of 500 acres belong to his father an unknown person deceased. acres on Little Creek... .2 In the 1805 land lottery of Washington Co, Georgia, Luke Moore were drawers. Luke Moore: 1 blank and 1 prize - lot 273 in district 1 of Baldwin Co. This means that he is married and was a resident of Georgia from May 1802 and has children under 21..14 Luke Moore was from North Carolina Type: Mirgation before 1809 at Baldwin Co, Georgia.3 Suzannah Bowers, the wife of Luke Moore, died in September, 1816 at Baldwin Co, Georgia, Her funeral sermon was preached at the house of her son-in-law, Avery Wheeler..3 Luke lived in 1819 at Baldwin Co, Georgia.1,4 Luke Moore signed a will before November 1, 1819 at Baldwin Co, Georgia. . Heirs:.3

Mary Moore Mary Moore was the daughter of Luke Moore and his wife, Suzannah(Susan An) Bowers.The Moores came from NC to Baldwin Co GA during 1800-1810. Thereforeit is assumed that Mary was born in NC. Luke stated at one time thathe had come from Wayne Co NCMARRIAGE:On 21 Aug 1810 she married Avery Wheeler probably in Baldwin Co GA.1805 to Avery Wheeler [105 #137406]

RESEARCH NOTES:Two different DAR Lineage records give two different spouses. One,#137406, is consistent with Sumter Co GA records giving husband asAvery Wheeler 1783 - 1857 with marriage in 1805.DAR lineage #144874 lists spouse as Alexander William Wheeler1763-1857 with marriage in 1805. Unfortunately the names of childrendon't help a lot but add to the confusion. Until further researchclears this up. I will list both marriages.

Moses Moore died before November 13, 1802.1 On November 13, 1802 at Person Co, North Carolina, Luke Moore sold Benjamin Cozart for 125 lbs 1/2 of 500 acres belong to his father an unknown person deceased. on Little Creek...1 On November 13, 1802 at Person Co, North Carolina, George Moore sold Benjamin Cozart 125 lbs for 1/2 of 500 acres formerly belonging to his father an unknown person deceased. on Little Creek...1

John Morgan

M, b. before 1770

John Morgan whose parents are unknown was born before 1770. On August 7, 1792, 80 acres on Dry Creek waters was surveyed for William Seal at Washington Co, Georgia. (now Hancock Co). SB W 11-1 #36. Bordered by John Morgan.1

William Morgan was in the 1794 tax list for Capt Rogers District, Hancock Co, Georgia. No land, no slaves. P 03b-11. On June 20, 1794 at Hancock Co, Georgia, James Morgan sold William Morgan 100 ac acres on Little Ogeechee River. DB E 65 *Check.. Part of 500 ac grant to James Morgan in Washington Co in 1790 and part of 200 ac grant to James Morgan in Wilkes Co in 1784.. (SB O 146-4). On January 5, 1795 at Hancock Co, Georgia, James Morgan sold Joseph Thompson 100 ac acres on Little Ogeechee River. DB A 150, John Kirk, William Morgan.. Original grantee: Thomas Morgan part of 500 ac grant to James Morgan and part of 200 ac grant to James Morgan in Wilkes Co and 5 ac grant to Thomas Morgan. (SB O 146-4). William Morgan was a land owner in the 1796 tax list for Hancock Co, Georgia, 200 ac acres on Little Ogeechee River, p 11-17. . Adjacent to John Kirk(SB ). On September 7, 1796 at Washington Co, Georgia, William Morgan sold John Pound 150 ac acres on Little Ogeechee River. DB B 273 Adjacent property owners: John Brown, Austin Morris and Elizabeth Morris, John Kirk.. Original grantee: William Davenport May 5 1785.Part of 200 ac grant. (SB G 129).2

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Emily Morris

F, b. Mar 31, 1803, d. Apr 6, 1870

Emily Morris whose parents are unknown was born on March 31, 1803.

Emily Morris married Thomas Sheppard on May 31, 1819. John B. Sheppard , son of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on March 29, 1821. Mary Harris Sheppard , daughter of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on October 18, 1824. Martha Sheppard , daughter of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on January 18, 1825. Elizabeth W. Sheppard , daughter of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on February 13, 1829. Elizabeth H. Sheppard , daughter of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on December 1, 1830. Emily Sheppard , daughter of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on March 20, 1834. William Henry Sheppard , son of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on March 1, 1836. Nancy Sheppard , daughter of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on July 16, 1838. Charles C. Sheppard , son of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on March 31, 1840. Benjamin P. Sheppard , son of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on July 7, 1842. Sallie Sheppard , daughter of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on March 10, 1845 at Alabama.1,2,3,4,5,6,7Arena Sheppard , daughter of Thomas Sheppard and Emily Morris, was born on February 25, 1849. Emily Morris died on April 6, 1870 at 67 years of age.